Kuria’s remarks come amid growing speculation over shifting political alliances in the Mount Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election, where leaders are increasingly positioning themselves for re-election under different political formations.
According to Kuria, Kang’ata is already leaning toward DCP, despite publicly stating that he remains in UDA until the end of his term and has not yet decided which party he will use to defend his seat.
“But as to saying he does not know which party, that is a lie. He is going to be on DCP,” Kuria claimed, suggesting that the governor’s political direction is already determined.
Kuria further alleged that Kang’ata’s alleged shift is influenced by pressure from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who has been actively mobilizing support for his new political outfit across the Mount Kenya region.
He claimed that internal party dynamics and emerging competition for party tickets have intensified political tensions, forcing some leaders to reconsider their affiliations earlier than expected.
“No, of course he has been written publicly by Rigathi Gachagua that irrespective of what he does, if Kang’ata does not move to DCP, then Wairagu is going to be given a DCP ticket,” Kuria alleged.
The former Cabinet Secretary further suggested that Kang’ata may have yielded to political pressure, arguing that the situation reflects the high-stakes nature of ticket allocation within emerging political parties.
“He has been threatened and he has succumbed to the threat,” Kuria added, questioning whether political loyalty is now being determined by party affiliation rather than development records or leadership performance.
The allegations have added a new layer to the ongoing political realignments in Mount Kenya, where several leaders are reportedly weighing options between remaining in UDA or joining alternative political formations ahead of 2027.
However, Kang’ata has not publicly confirmed any intention to defect, and has previously maintained that he remains focused on governance and service delivery in Murang’a County while keeping his political options open.
Political analysts note that such claims are increasingly common as early campaigns begin to take shape, with leaders attempting to influence voter perception and party strength ahead of official campaign seasons.
Meanwhile, neither Gachagua nor Kang’ata has issued an official response to Kuria’s latest remarks, leaving the political claims unverified but widely discussed across political circles.
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